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Kirkland City Hall on March 13, 2020. Mitchell Atencio/Staff Photo.

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Kirkland publishes two-year report on equity, Welcoming Kirkland Initiative

The initiative began following a 2018 incident where a local Menchie’s called 911 over a Black man visiting…

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Indie film starring Lake Washington student now available

The horror film “They Reach” was shot in 2018 around King County.

A King County Sheriff’s Office photo of the crawlspace in which Urbano Velazquez was hiding when a K-9 unit was used. Sound Publishing file photo

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King County settles $2 million dog bite lawsuit

The county agreed to pay $100,000 after being sued after a 2016 K-9 unit arrest.

Sage Viniconis is a career performing artist in King County who’s been out of work and seeking creative outlets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy photo/Sage Viniconis

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Puget Sound artists adapt creativity, and business sense, to pandemic

Artists Sunday is an online directory that connects artists across the county, state and nation.

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Snow Lake, located near Snoqualmie Pass in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

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Washington releases new forest plan

It outlines ways the state will protect and maintain forest health.

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Dangerous intersection at Kirkland/Kenmore border to be converted to four-way stop

The signs will be in place this December, with re-striping expected for the spring

Chris Fagan trekking across Antarctica in 2014. Contributed by Chris Fagan

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South Pole or Bust

The story of a North Bend couple who trekked across Antarctica.

King County Council has nine members who each represent a district. Courtesy of kingcounty.gov

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King County Council passes $12.59 billion biennial budget

King County Council on Nov. 17 passed a $12.59 billion biennial budget for 2021-2022, providing funding for anti-racist…

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EvergreenHealth receives stroke care certification

The hospital system was able to demonstrate quality care and an advanced stroke program

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Ways to shop small on the Eastside

The city of Bellevue has developed a quick list of easy ways to support local businesses

State Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) authored the letter to Gov. Jay Inslee. Mullet represents the 5th Legislative District. File photo

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Democratic lawmakers ask Inslee to lift ban on indoor dining

They want to try to scaling back on occupancy before forcing an end to inside service.

Tim Eyman get in some last minute campaigning for I-976 in downtown Bellevue on the afternoon of Nov. 5, 2019. File photo

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Eyman fights allegation he repeatedly broke campaign laws

In a lawsuit, the state accuses the prolific initiative promoter of getting kickbacks.

Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant. File photo

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State halts indoor service at bars, restaurants, home guests

Amid soaring new coronavirus cases and an overburdened health care system, the state’s clamping down.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s news conference Nov. 12 with his wife, Trudi.

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Inslee to hold news conference to announce new restrictions

Among them, reportedly, will be a ban on indoor service at restaurants and retail limitations.

Jay Inslee (D), left, and Loren Culp (R). File photo

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Gov. Inslee surges to big lead as he nears rare third term

Statewide office roundup: Schools chief Reykdal in close contest; Secretary of State Wyman fends off challenge.

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Sex education bill Referendum 90 is passing

It will decide whether Senate Bill 5395 will be enacted into law.

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Election Day results in for 45th Legislative District

Goodman and Springer lead in early results for 45th Legislative District

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Kirkland Prop. 1 looks to be approved

The ballot measure is the first of its kind in Kirkland in 30 years

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Election Day results in for 48th Legislative District

Slatter and Walen lead in early results for 48th Legislative District

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Best of Kirkland Contest Winners are here

Read the results for the Best of Kirkland 2020